Palace had been actively exploring the January transfer market for strikers and the news about Chamakh’s injury intensifies their need to sign another forward.

“Chamakh is going to be out for a month so we will definitely look to strengthen there,” said Parish, who insists Warnock will have funds available next month.

“We are always in a position to spend if we need to. We made a bid yesterday on one player from abroad and we are definitely looking at one or two positions. But we are confident in the group that we have got, so we are not desperate to bring people in.”

Premier League Team of the Season So Far

Premier League Team of the Season So Far

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GK: David de Gea

Manchester United’s defensive line has been ever-changing this season. But amid a storm of injuries and suspensions, David De Gea has stood firm. In fact, United’s defensive woes have given the Spaniard a chance to prove just how good of a shot stopper he is – with no better example than the home match against Everton. 2-1 up and facing a barrage, De Gea thwarted shot after shot, pulling off what may turn out be one the saves of the season to deny Bryan Oviedo late on. It speaks volumes that, all things considered, De Gea has only conceded 17 goals in 16 Premier League games.

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RB: Nathaniel Clyne

Before the first game of the season, Clyne was a largely unmentioned member of the Southampton squad tipped by some for relegation. But 16 games later, his side sit 5th in the Premier League and Clyne is an England international. Deservedly so; Southampton have the best defence in the League – they have only conceded five goals in eight home games. As things stand, Clyne will be eyeing a permanent role as Roy Hodgson’s right-back.

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CB: John Terry

Following the departures of Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard, John Terry was one of a just few players left at Chelsea from Jose Mourinho’s first time in charge. And while Lampard’s performances in a Manchester City shirt may be forcing Mourinho to regret letting him go, the Portuguese can rest easy in the knowledge that he most certainly made the right decision by keeping Terry. The partnership forged by Terry and Cahill at the centre of Chelsea’s defence is one of the strongest in the League and, despite his age, Terry’s positioning and anticipation remain exemplary.

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CB: Gary Cahill

Aside from Southampton, Chelsea have conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League this season, and it is in no small part down to Gary Cahill. The England centre-back’s performances have become so consistently solid that he no longer seems an immediate standout. His blunders against Newcastle were a rare break from reliability, made glaringly obvious by the fact they were so out of character.

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LB: Aaron Cresswell

After moving to West Ham from Championship side Ipswich in the summer, Aaron Cresswell has settled into the Premier League remarkably quickly. An assured defensive ability combined with a desire to get forward and launch attacks has helped to establish Cresswell as the Hammers’ first-choice left-back as they march up the League. He’s proved he can score too, albeit only once against Newcastle last month, but if his goalscoring ability follows a similar arc to his recent footballing career, we can expect to see him hit the back of the net a lot more in the future.

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CM: Mile Jedinak

It may seem peculiar to include a player from a team teetering on the edge of the relegation zone, but it is largely down to Mile Jedinak that Crystal Palace haven’t fallen further. Stats emerged from Opta earlier in the season suggesting the Eagles captain was the fifth best player in Europe – something which he was keen to play down, but which does show the fine form he’s been in. Jedinak adds steel and drive to the Palace midfield, and has chipped in with five goals in 17 League appearances too.

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CM: Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas is on course to make history. The record for the most assists in a Premier League season currently belongs to Thierry Henry, who made 20 in 2002/03. Fabregas looks set to surpass his former Arsenal team-mate – with 21 games remaining, he already has 11. It’s a number that quantifies the huge creative force Fabregas has brought to Chelsea this season. Reverted to the deep-lying midfield role he was often deprived of at Barcelona, the Spaniard has flourished, especially alongside the defensively proficient Nemanja Matic.

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AMR: Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez has undoubtedly been Arsenal’s best player this season. The Chilean’s rapid adaptation to English football has been lauded by his team-mates and has allowed him to score 14 goals in all competitions for the Gunners. He strikes when it matters, too – on seven separate occasions, his goals have either secured draws or wins for Arsenal when they would have otherwise lost. His versatility is key, as well. He’s played across the Gunners’ front line, and has proved effective in each position.

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AML: Eden Hazard

An unsurprising choice, but a worthy inclusion nonetheless. Eden Hazard’s blistering pace, innovative skill and glued-to-the-foot dribbling is well known to the Premier League’s defenders, but at times it’s impossible to defend against. His defensive work-rate has been questioned in the past, especially by Jose Mourinho, who demands his forward players track back. And while this part of the 23-year-old’s game is still flawed, it has improved dramatically, and Hazard can often be seen racing back to provide reinforcement.

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CF: Diego Costa

Considering how well-suited Diego Costa is to the Premier League, it’s surprising he’s taken so long to play in it. With skill, speed and strength – which does sometimes boil over into aggression, somewhat detrimentally – Costa has all the qualities necessary to succeed in England’s top flight. And so far, he has. The Spaniard netted seven goals in just his first four appearances, and has taken his goal tally up to 12 in all competitions since. If he manages to overcome persistent injuries then there’s no reason why Costa can’t become one of Chelsea’s finest strikers in the Premier League era.

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CF: Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero is the Premier League’s top scorer and arguably the Premier League’s top player. Some pundits are all too keen to over-excitably declare him the best striker in the world, and while he’s not there yet, he has shown this season that he has the potential to justify their claims. Perhaps his best performance came against Bayern Munich last month, when his outstanding hat-trick reignited Manchester City’s smouldering Champions League campaign. But again, like Costa, he needs to conquer his injuries to be a true contemporary to the game’s greatest players.

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SUB: Thibaut Courtois

With a Spanish league title, Europa League and a Champions League final under his belt, Thibaut Courtois is remarkably experienced for a 22-year-old. It’s shown this season, too, with a string of competent, commanding performances from the Belgian.

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SUB: Nemanja Matic

Chelsea have been crying out for a player like Nemanja Matic for some time. With so much attacking creativity in the team, Matic provides the necessary counter-balance, a reliable defensive platform upon which the team can build. It’s no coincidence that Chelsea haven’t lost with Matic in the side.

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SUB: Gylfi Sigurdsson

Back at Swansea, Gylfi Sigurdsson has rediscovered the form which previously earned him a move to Tottenham. For whatever reason, things didn’t work out for the Iceland international at Spurs. But now, his dynamism and flair has re-emerged, making him an integral part of Swansea’s fine half-season.

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SUB: Wilfried Bony

Wilfried Bony went six games without finding a goal in the Premier League at the start of this season, but he’s now firmly in his stride. Eight goals since the drought have proven that Bony is a more than adequate replacement for Michu, who is currently on loan at Napoli.

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SUB: Charlie Austin

Any question of whether Charlie Austin could make the step up from the Championship has been answered with a resounding yes. His eight goals have helped QPR begin to overcome their dismal start. He’s shown qualities of a real poacher and can’t be too far from Roy Hodgson’s thoughts.

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SUB: Stewart Downing

Few, if any, tipped Stewart Downing to emerge as one of West Ham’s key players this season – but he has. He’s been revitalised by a move into the number 10 role, but has also been effective out on the wings. It even earned him a call-up to the England squad – his first since 2012.

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SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta

The man who forced Ashley Cole out of the Chelsea squad has continued to impress this season. Like his fellow Chelsea defenders, Cesar Azpilicueta’s consistency has been unwavering. Tactically astute and athletically impressive, he is close to the complete defender.

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Parish has also made it clear that Yannick Bolasie is not for sale. A number of clubs are reportedly interested in Bolasie but Parish says Palace will not entertain any offers for the winger, who signed a three-year contract last summer.

“Yannick is not going anywhere,” he said. “If people do want to make a bid you can’t stop them, but he will not be leaving the club. Clubs would be wasting there time. He is very happy at the club. He feels he is progressing at the club and, like all the lads in the group, he is committed to keeping us in the division.

“We like it that players are getting attention because that means they are doing well at the club. We are looking to bring a few in next month, to compliment what we have got, and we certainly will not be expecting any to go the other way.”

Palace face Manchester City at the Etihad tomorrow and Parish is optimistic they can get a positive result.

“Sometimes away games have proved fruitful this season,” he told talkSPORT.

“We seem to play in a way that suits playing away from home. Obviously City can beat us on their day but we did well up there last year and we think we can go there and get a result.”